Kansai Sports

With almost 2,500 golf courses, Japan is a top destination for golfers. Some of the best clubs are in Kansai, which has courses everywhere from Hyogo to Mie. 1. Tsu Country Club At Tsu Country Club in Mie prefecture, you’ll find an 18-hole championship course spanning a long 7,023 yards. In addition to the beautiful setting, the course has many features to challenge you, including a bent green, revetted bunker, and large pond. After playing a round, you can enjoy a delicious lunch at Katada Lodge, which has views of the 18th hole and beyond. Where: 30 Katadahasecho, Tsu, Mie Prefecture (map) 
Open Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Website: tsu.co.jp/ 2. Hirono Golf Club Built in 1932, Hirono Golf Club was designed by Charles Alison, an Englishman who was behind many of the courses in Japan. The club is located in Hyogo, conveniently just 15 miles from Kobe. Although it was requisitioned by the Imperial Air Force and used as a runway in World War II, it was later restored using the original plans — with just a few changes. Despite being shorter than some other courses (at…